Flower power: where to celebrate Chelsea Flower Show 2025 in Knightsbridge

Adding not one, but two limited-edition, floral cocktails to its already imaginative menu, Alba London is dedicating itself to art of horticulture mixology the week of Chelsea Flower Show.
 
First up, putting the apple in apple blossom, is the Albatini. This martini has bite courtesy of Beluga Noble vodka, with a splash of apple liquor and clarified fresh green apple and cinnamon cordial for a tart, spiced finish.
Stirred – not shaken – this delicious serve is garnished with an edible cornflower for eye-catching effect. It’s fitting that this flower should symbolise love and happiness as this cocktail delivers on both fronts.
 
Second to make its debut is the Rose Muse. Combining chamomile infused x Muse vodka with rose liqueur, bergamot, and a kiss of green strawberry bitters, this delicate floral cocktail is perfect for those who want a taste of summertime.
 
Alba London, 1st Floor, 70 Brompton Road, SW3 1ER

Inspired by Hyde Park in spring, The Rosebery’s Botanical Afternoon Tea is perhaps the most fitting way to celebrate London in bloom. Experience verbena and dry rose petals encased in a delicate macaron, orange blossom cake with a rich Millot chocolate ganache, prawn and elderflower on tomato bread and lashings of Lychee Rose Noir black tea.
 
Served daily from 12pm until 6:30pm until 4 June 2025, discover a taste of spring’s awakening in a tranquil setting of velvet green upholstery and polished wood.
 
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA

Marvelling at garden designs with your best buds? Here’s a little floral secret – head to The Hyde Bar, an intimate and moody spot for a flower show debrief, and enjoy 20 per cent off the total bill when you say the secret catch phrase “Flower Power” on arrival, or when settling your bill.
 
Available to groups of four or more, this exclusive group discount means you can indulge in the extensive cocktail and whisky menu all together.
 
Details at a glance:

• Minimum spend: £200
• Maximum discount: £50 per group
• Available exclusively at The Hyde Bar
• For reservations, please call: +44 207 235 8050

The Park Tower Knightsbridge, 101 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RN

The Capital Hotel will be in full bloom during Chelsea Flower Show. Its artistic installation, The Capital Catwalk, is inspired by the theatre of hospitality, as well as the 2025 Chelsea in Bloom theme of “Flowers in Fashion”.
 
The Floral Catwalk sets the scene: a moss-lined, flower-filled path leading towards the hotel, which is already known for its celebration of artistry and interior influences from fashion designers such as Alexander McQueen. Mid-stride towards the hotel, you’ll find a model draped in horti couture with pink blooms and an underskirt of foliage. Standing tall alongside it is an oversized statement high-heel shoe, embracing the fashionable energy of the neighbourhood and its reputation for high-end luxury, from Harrods to Harvey Nichols.
 
Strut on in and order a gin and tonic (courtesy of The Botanist) at The Capital Bar before bedding down at a Capital Deluxe King or Queen room with its floral motifs.
 
The Capital Hotel, 22, 24 Basil Street, SW3 1AT

Take a sensory ramble through the countryside with this summer spritz, launching at The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge just in time for the Chelsea Flower Show. Botanist gin is blended with Folkington’s cloudy apple juice and a dash of St-Germain elderflower liqueur, made from a thousand handpicked wildflowers, before being topped with Balfour English sparkling wine for an effervescent pick-me-up.
 
Situated in the restaurant’s specialty Gin Bar, take a seat under its stunning atrium or settle in at an outside table for front-row people-watching of stylish shoppers en route to Harrods.
 
Available Monday 19th – Sunday 25th May, The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge, 138 Brompton Road, SW3 1HY

Harrods’ new next-door neighbour opens its doors this week, unveiling fresh spring arrivals to Coach customers, as well as its iconic favourites. Heading up the foray of Coach’s new season colour ways is ‘Bluebell’ — a perfect pastel, forget-me-knot shade that takes your Tabby from picnics in the Hyde Park to sunset soirees at Nusr-et’s new rooftop.

Searching for a new scent? Capturing the essence of Chelsea Flower Show, Coach’s Floral Eau De Parfum is inspired by its signature Tea Rose. An explosion of fragrant flowers, this scent features notes of rose tea, jasmine sambar, gardenia and patchouli with a touch of citrus coeur and pink peppercorn.

Want to try it out for yourself? Discover the Knightsbridge store, grab a complimentary coffee and enjoy instore leather painting by illustrator Jo Bird, who will be customising card cases in store over the May bank holiday weekend. Plus, two lucky customers will be given the chance to win a customised chain Tabby bag to celebrate the boutique’s official opening.

Coach, 71 Brompton Rd, London SW3 1DB